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Overview |
York | Ship | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 85% |
Admission |
York | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $258 |
Diversity |
York | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
York | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
York | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 5,184 students)
York vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 38.1% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at York than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Ship ($5,631 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 68.2% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($12,952 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,896 vs. $5,951)
York vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or York .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 94 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at York (3.15)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or Ship? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ship and York.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than CUNY York College (60% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,000 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($8,800 vs. $25,000)
- York graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/